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about-faces · 7 hours

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I'm still loving Gotham Nocturne and I wish it was getting the love/respect/attention is deserves. I've spoken several people who haven't been reading the current Detective Comics run because they're Batmanned Out (good lord, do I get it) and they see it as just another attempt at some kind of "ultimate Batman story with Batman fighting the ultimate evil," which I strongly disagree with.

THAT SAID... as time has gone on, and the story seems to be reaching its finale, there are a few things that stand out of me as problems with this epic storyline.

1.) It's one of the most egregious examples of "writing for the trade paperback." This simply isn't a story that's meant to be read month-to-month. It's too slow, with too little "happening," at least on the superficial level. Paradoxically, it's NOT a story that should be binged! The best comparison that comes to mind is Better Call Saul, since that's the only other example of serialized media that's meticulously slow-paced yet INCREDIBLY RICH for those willing to engage with it on its level rather than expecting it to be Breaking Bad (or in Nocturne's case, a typical Batman story.) Ram V is capable of writing super-engaging monthly issues, as the fantastic Rare Flavours proves, but that brings us to...

2.) The story is sprawling. Maybe even TOO sprawling. When it comes to people who are sick of Batman, I try to sell them on the fact that this story is about GOTHAM AS A WHOLE, right down to the villains who call it home, and how everyone there is as intrinsically a part of Gotham as Batman is. But ensemble stories like that are tricky, and it makes the focus feel all over the place at times, with alternately too much and too little attention being paid to the main players, Batman included. It's a balance that was handled beautifully with Batman: The Audio Adventures, but it seems a bit more awkward here. Again, it's hard to pull off!

Like, we have characters pop up and then vanishing without explanation. We got Azrael back in the AzBats armor for the first time in decades, like, holy shit! That should be a HUGE development! And then, poof, he vanished! There's simply no time to explore Jean-Paul's character because there's so many other things the narrative needs to explore.

This feels like it would have really benefited from a companion series, something to focus on the characters the way the backup stories have done, but just more so. I think about how Peter Tomasi would write companion books to the main big storylines written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, and Scott Snyder, and how he'd focus on character, which always enriched the greater "big important storyline." Which, in turn, also brings me to...

3.) The backup stories have really lost a lot of their punch since they stopped being written by Si Spurrier and were taken over by Dan Watters. Watters is incredibly capable, make no mistake, and his Cheshire/Lian Harper story is one of my favorite parts of this entire saga. But by and large, his tales focus more on the spooky and weird sides of what's happening with Nocturne, whereas Spurrier's stories were more focused on characters navigating the weirdness of the events. As a result, Spurrier gave us what I consider to be some of the very best stories about Jim Gordon, Harvey Dent, and Victor Fries ever written. I really miss those, and how they enriched Ram V's (possibly overly-ambitious) narrative.

Ultimately, Gotham Nocturne feels like the Batman equivalent to an arthouse film, which means it's going to be appreciated by a handful of nerds while leaving most other fans cold, and I can't really blame them. If anything makes me sad about all this, it's how all this incredible character work with Bruce, Harvey, Victor, Talia, and others is going to be ignored. Hell, it already is, given the complete lack of acknowledgement we've seen in other Bat-books for what's going on in Nocturne.

At this point, I just hope it sticks the landing in the finale, because I want to be able to have a complete, satisfying epic to recommend to people who want something a bit richer than the typical "guy in Bat costume punches clown" stories we usually get.

#gotham nocturne #detective comics #batman #dc comics #ram v

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saint-of-ossaville · 2 months

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— Azrael™ (Batman Armor) from Batman: Knightsend 7" scale by MacFarlane Toys, 2024

#wip description #announcing this after bruce wayne’s birthday is crazy #they did this for us actually #comics #figures #dc comics #dc #entry #jean paul valley #batman #azbat

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communistchilchuck · 5 months

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see if i was to write “what if azbats was batman forever” i wouldn’t have them be addicted to venom and running a police state and keeping bruce alive and vivisected in a tower i would make it metaphorical through body horror where jp and azrael are permanently fused or grafted to the final armored version of the azbats suit and regardless of any personal growth they experience they’ll always be trapped in that spiny metal and spandex cocoon, the perverted symbol, unable to ever shed that isolating skin or stop exuding the fear azrael designed it to strike. the claws that make them unable to touch without care. seeing the world through the night vision visor they can never take off. and so on.

#this shit aint nothing to me man

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clay-cuttlefish · 8 months

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We're getting back into the good shit now. Vic's back in action, Renee is written by Greg Rucka for the first time, Helena and Vic meet, Blue Beetle is here...

Azrael Plus The Question

Vic's been playing poker. Lots of opportunities to wander around and get into trouble while keeping him retired from heroing and from journalism, it works for him.

Oops All Daddy Issues.

I like how low key this is, despite everything. Vic and Jean-Paul are weird dudes with a lot of problems and that's on full display.

Green Lantern #81

Another cameo that's only notable because I have no clue why Vic would be here. He has literally never met Hal Jordan, how did he get an invite. He's even standing off to the back instead of sitting with everyone else.

The Question Returns

The river emissary is conceptually a lot better than any of the other supernatural takes on the Question. The idea that Vic's death in the river would make his conscience literally haunt him is interesting, and it being questionably supernatural is more to my taste. Making the river a magical harmonica-playing old black man was not a great choice though.

Vic describing Tot as "an ex-father figure" makes me want to implode.

"these auditory hallucinations are getting on my nerves" BIG mood.

Vic is a mess. He can't go home, he can't stay away, he's shifted from Vic Sage the hard-hitting journalist to Vic Sage the laid-back poker player but he hasn't been able to change the Question. This is why he takes up so much space in my brain.

Even after he left he still held on to his love for Myra and Hub City, and this is where he can't do it anymore. He will never see her again. Godddddddd.

Steel #38

I hadn't read this one before, and I'm glad I'm reading it now, because it's great. I gotta get into Steel eventually.

Vic declares himself teammates with John and then immediately splits up and gets his shit wrecked. Maybe let the guy with power armor protect you next time.

This wandering gambler era is fun, I wish it had lasted a little longer. There are so many interesting places Vic could pop up with poker incidents as an excuse, it's the perfect way to keep him around without him having anything specific going on.

A World for Burning (Tec #714-715)

Calling her a supporting character is maybe a stretch but she gets to talk to Martian Manhunter so I'm counting it.

A fun little mystery story.

Cataclysm

Vic interlude is over, time for events.

I like Cataclysm quite a bit. It's heavy on the cop shit and some of the issues are just not good, but I think the earthquake makes for a better citywide event than any of the "oh no it's the Joker" ones, and everyone involved really gets to shine.

Once again I am forced to admit I like when Cluemaster shows up. Steph saving her dad from Helena despite everything is a strong moment.

Random Encounters (Batman Chronicles #14)

OH NO. Ohhhh no. Strap in folks it's time for her to become a main character.

Renee talks to her brother about his guilt over killing when he was in the Navy, and she uses Two-Face's coin to make her point about randomness and how right and wrong aren't simple, which. Hhhhh.

Apparently she shot a guy who was trying to kill Two-Face, and got the coin in return.

Sorry but Renee flipping the coin and making decisions based on the outcome fucking annihilates me and I cannot BELIEVE I hadn't read this before now.

This isn't even a comic it's a short story. Eight pages of Rucka setting up the dominoes.

An Answer in the Rubble (Batman Chronicles #15)

VIC AND HELENA BABYYYY

Self-recognition through the other (annoying)

His anime hair???

I love them so much.

Road to No Man's Land

Sorry but the Bruce Wayne political drama is ridiculous even by my standards. Gotham would be the second-largest city in the US today, or one of the top 5 if the "7 million" is the city and surrounding area, you cannot tell me it would get totally cut off. Screwed by inadequate relief? Sure. Wiped off the map? Lol no.

Okay fine it's the devil. The devil did it. Comic books.

L.A.W.

We've been in Gotham long enough, time to go do Some Bullshit!

This is in continuity, but it ignores all of Vic's canon post-Charlton - he's a newscaster working with Nora from the Ditko run, Hub City is Ted's home city but not his, he's characterized pretty much how he was in Charlton and those few Blue Beetle crossovers post-Crisis... the other heroes seem a little more up-to-date but they're all still kind of janky.

Wow this does not do a good job making me care about any of these characters.

The plot is mostly racist and/or nonsense and most of it bounced right off my brain despite repeated readings.

Honestly I'm here for Ted more than Vic. He's going through it.

I do like the framing device of Vic writing his report in the final issue. The real treasure was the friends we made along the way.

#clayposts #clayreads #the question #vic sage #renee montoya

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hgojsse · 11 months

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New Batman stuff!

Getting to some new characters seems to be my fun time!

So the first one is pretty obvious, Azrael comes to say hello! There is obviously a BIG BIG influence and vibe from Arkham Knight concept art (i.e the pose).

—> What I changed : I did the classic red shape on his mask, traded the more military aspect of the concept art for a more medieval look (more leather baby), added armor on his tights and that’s it!

Now story-wise I need to see how he fits into all this? I don’t honestly know much about him outside from Knightfall, but that storyline goes through a lot of changes in my conception of the events so we’ll see 🤫

And for the next one, less obvious I think is Lady Shiva!

A pretty straightforward design in comparison to the others but it does the job I think! I tried to lean more into Chinese rather than Japanese for her look. Not much else to say…

She will be a big player early on in Batman’s story, I think there are some interesting ramifications to study with the league but even more so with Talia I think… 🤔

#batman #dceu #comics #gotham #dc fanart #azrael #jean paul valley #lady shiva #batman arkham series

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the-metropolis-marvel · 4 months

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Beware the Bat character drop: Azrael

Voiceclaim/Fancast: Joe Keery

Jean-Paul Valley's origins are rooted in a lineage of assassins associated with the secret society known as the Order of St. Dumas. After the murder of his father, Jean-Paul is thrust into the mantle of Azrael, a mystical and formidable warrior.

As Azrael, Jean-Paul is granted enhanced strength, agility, and combat skills, augmented further by a high-tech suit of armor. Initially a reluctant and conflicted hero, Jean-Paul's journey takes a significant turn when he assumes the role of Batman after Bruce Wayne's supposed death. However, his methods become increasingly brutal and excessive, leading to a clash with the original Dark Knight upon his return.

@standard-human@sleepymilkcarton@mjtheartist04@gay-trashcan-cat@littlemissatlas@sleepymilkcarton

#beware the bat #batman #beware the bat au #titanoverse #titanoverse character drop #beware the bat character drop #azreal dc #jean paul valley #Azrael batman

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saltineofswing · 6 months

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ANOTHER EARTH, FILE 001 – BATMAN

Circa 1996-2003 – ‘BRUCE WAYNE’S TERRIBLE HORRIBLE NO-GOOD VERY BAD DECADE’

The turn of the century is bad for everybody in a world where there’s a new catastrophe every week, but for Batman especially, this is a rough stretch. To this point, all of the despotic alien dictators and insane transdimensional imps have been haranguing Superman, up the coast in Metropolis, But in 1996, the Thanagarian Invasion of Earth occurs, and the Justice League is shaken to is very core. In 1997, Grayson trades up to Nightwing, and Bruce takes on a new Robin, the young Jason Todd, who is definitely going to be fine don’t worry about it.

This'un is a doozy, truly comic-tier explanation below the cut.

In 1998, shit hits the fan for Batman specifically. Surprise! The Joker kills Jason Todd while perpetrating a scheme outside of the US, right as Bruce and Jason are on the cusp of truly bonding as father and son. A couple months later, the Joker reappears in Gotham and cripples Barbara Gordon, then-Batgirl and also the daughter of Commissioner James Gordon, one of Batman’s staunchest allies. The Joker’s sudden and somewhat inexplicable slide from dangerous, but goofy, crime gimmicks into genuine stochastic terrorism sets off a chain reaction amongst Gotham’s gallery of rogues. In 1999, at around the one-year-mark of Jason’s death, Tim Drake convinces Bruce to accept him as the new Robin after reverse-engineering Batman’s secret identity.

And in 2000, a new and dangerous foe emerges to challenge Batman, self-styled as Batman’s greatest foe – his bane, if you will. It’s Bane. And Bane breaks the bat. During Bruce’s recovery period, he selects Azrael to fill in for him. Azrael, as an unstable zealot at the best of times, ultimately defeats Bane but also does real damage to Bruce’s personal sphere; between the death of Robin II and Bruce choosing to keep his infirmity a secret from his coworkers in the Justice League and subsequent confusion around just who was in the bat-suit during this period, Batman’s reputation takes a substantial black eye at every level, and Bruce starts to cut himself off from friends and family.

In 2002, a massive earthquake hits the United States’ eastern seaboard, with the epicenter just barely offshore of Gotham City. The city is plunged into absolute chaos due to extreme structural damage to a huge portion of Gotham’s downtown area; the island on which most of the city is built is cut off from the mainland, and the federal government evacuates about 75% of Gotham’s civilian population. The remaining 25% of civilians are basically left to die, as the government declares Gotham City a federal No-Man’s Land, locking down its border. Warring supervillain factions and desperate militarized police forces are eventually brought to heel… by Bane, who takes over Gotham in the confusion.

Bruce returns to Gotham with Catwoman and finally defeats Bane personally, bringing an expanded Bat-Family to bear and restoring his public image. He also internalizes, finally, the value of relying on other people. He takes a liking to the new Batgirl who emerges during this trial, Cassandra Cain, and formally establishes ties to Stephanie Brown (briefly Robin, currently Spoiler). Simultaneously, Lex Luthor leverages a metric fuck-ton of political influence to get Gotham’s borders reopened, using the positive publicity to get a pardon of past crimes from the President and undetake a Senatorial campaign.

The suit reflects how utterly fucked Batman’s life is during this period of time. Battered, frayed, with armor plating literally strapped on where old pieces have been damaged or torn off. The tech boom resulting from the Thanagarian Invasion has begun to hit every layer of civilian life at this point, which means villains are starting to get more and crazier gadgets and Batman is forced to keep up. Stylistically it takes inspiration from late-80s/early-90s Batman suits; it’s also the debut of my solution to the costume boyshorts ‘problem’ (I don’t necessarily think it’s a problem, mind you) – Thigh highs!

Back To Title

Circa 1990

Circa 1992

Circa 2003-2007

Circa 2008+

#my art #Batman #dc comics #redesign #character design

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fantomcomics · 6 months

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What's Out This Week? 11/1

October's over, and now it's TURKEY TIME

Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom Special #1 - Tim Seeley, Joey Esposito, Ethan Sacks, Miguel Mendonca, Ray-Anthony Height, and Scot Eaton

Discover the shocking events that connect the smash-hit Aquaman movie to the eagerly anticipated Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom! Aquaman balances his duties as king and as a member of the Justice League, all while planning a wedding! Black Manta is on the hunt for Atlantean tech to help rebuild his armor! Orm plots to escape his Atlantean prison! Three action-packed tales crammed into a single special!

Batman/Catwoman The Gotham War: Scorched Earth #1 - Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard, Jorge Jimenez, Nico Leon, & Mike Hawthorne

THE GOTHAM WAR ENDS HERE! The final chapter of this epic crossover is here, and Batman and his family must find a way to overcome the endgame of an ancient enemy! Can the Bat and the Cat set their differences aside? Is this the end of the Bat-Family? Lives change forever in this action-packed conclusion!

Blood Commandment #1 (of 4) - Szymon Kudranski

Living an isolated life in a shadowed valley surrounded by mountains and a thick forest, a father and son are terrorized by a dangerous supernatural presence. Only the father's dark secrets can save them...or damn their souls for all eternity!

Being a single father can be tough, but for Ezra Connolly, it's a duty he doesn't take lightly. Living off-grid, away from prying eyes, in the heart of forest country, he spends his days teaching his teenage son Wil survival skills. But Wil has questions, questions Ezra fears to answer-about his past, and about why they never leave the valley before sundown...

Canary #1 - Scott Snyder & Dan Panosian

In 1891 a mine collapsed into itself. What was the dark substance found 666 feet underground? Blending modern horror, historical fact and Western lore, Scott Snyder and Dan Panosian have created a uniquely terrifying thriller with Canary. During the final days of the Gold Rush, one mining company in Colorado, pulled up radioactive Uranium, and then the mine then collapsed in on itself. Legends sprung up about the mine being cursed or even haunted. Now the Frontier is closed, the gold and silver mines have dried up. The country is becoming "civilized," and yet, in one stretch of the Rocky Mountains, a terrifying, new kind of violence is suddenly emerging. Random killings. People going mad and murdering neighbors, classmates without real cause. When a schoolboy kills his teacher with a hatchet, a famous federal marshal named Azrael William Holt is called in to investigate the killings. What awaits him is stranger and more horrifying than anything they could have ever imagined.

Dying Days #1 - Matt Kund & Bora Orcal

It's the ultimate race against time! When "The Aging" starts, people are aging at a rapid rate. Can the cause and solution be found, before it's too late?

Faceless & The Family #1 - Matt Lesniewski

On the broken and warped world known as the Hand Planet, the wanderer simply called Faceless ekes out existence on the margins to escape the shame that cost him his name and his identity. Exiled for his crimes, Faceless now calls the wastelands his home-until the good fortune of fate delivers him a mismatched band of fellow travelers who will soon become family . . . if they can survive a suicidal mission into the Hand Planet's class-segregated Finger Cities to restore what lies beneath Faceless's helmet and, with it, his hope in humanity.

It's Jeff! The Jeff-Verse #1 - Kelly Thompson & Gurihiru

THE DANGEROUSLY ADORABLE JEFF THE LAND SHARK RETURNS!

Jeff the Land Shark embarks on another series of madcap adventures with guest spots from some of your favorite heroes! Whether he's orchestrating a pet shop takeover, or solving a high-stakes mystery like "what's the best street-food snack" (the answer will SHOCK you, True Believer), Jeff is flipping his fantastic fins all over the Marvel Universe! Stealing hearts and cookies with equal impunity! Collecting issues #13-24 of the hit Infinity Comics series from the Marvel Unlimited app, this one-shot features a brand-new cover and never-before-seen story from beloved creators Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru!

The Lumberjack Bride #1 - Stephen Coughlin

There was an old ghost story of a scorned lumberjack left at the altar on her wedding day. This was told to scare children around the campfire, so they wouldn't wander off at night. There couldn't really be an axe-wielding ghost roaming these woods and looking for heads to chop. Could there?

Savage Red Sonja #1 - Dan Panosian, Alessio Petillo & Francesco Segala

Prepare yourself for the savagery that can only Red Sonja can deliver in this brand-new series that harkens back to the classic era of Robert E. Howard's original pulp tales of swords and sorcery!

Tasked with retrieving a long-hidden gem from a crumbled, ancient kingdom, the She-Devil With a Sword is traveling alone through a dangerous wasteland when fate intervenes, and her solo adventure is sidetracked by a wayward prince and his bride as they try desperately to escape from fearsome desert bandits - only to be attacked by a monstrous beast from beneath the sands!

The Space Between #1 (of 4) - Corinna Bechko & Danny Luckert

Aboard the interstellar ark known as the Dodona, the populations of workers live in strictly separated social castes during the journey that will take multiple generations to complete.

But everything changes when a pilot from the upper tier named Revla falls to the lower levels and meets Les, and they must risk everything for not just themselves, but all aboard the Dodona!

Each issue in the limited series features a new pair of protagonists and a new generation of humanity in a sci-fi epic of love, survival, and liberation from Hugo and Eisner Award-nominated and New York Times bestselling writer Corinna Bechko (The Expanse, Green Lantern: Earth One) and acclaimed comics artist Danny Luckert (Ghostlore, The Red Mother).

Spider-Boy #1 - Dan Slott, Paco Medina & Humberto Ramos

SECRETS OF SPIDER-BOY REVEALED! Spinning out of the pages of DAN SLOTT and MARK BAGLEY's monumental SPIDER-MAN run-here comes the spectacular SPIDER-BOY!

After the events of THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE, Spider-Boy's secret history as Spider-Man's sidekick was nearly forgotten forever. But now those mysteries will be revealed while they embark on exciting new adventures...TOGETHER!

Stranger Things: The Voyage #1 (of 4) - Michael Moreci & Todor Hristov

Captain Jacoby is too broke to reject a shady deal from a group of Russians looking to get from Alaska back home on his freighter ship The Persephone, but things get turned upside down when a crew member gets butchered, suspects something far stranger at play.

Street Fighter Omega #1 - Matt Moylan &Joe Ng

Celebrating 20 years of UDON's Street Fighter comics! Street Fighter Omega brings together two dozen artists to tell an epic Street Fighter story through a gallery of all-new cover illustrations. See seasoned world warriors, and fresh challengers alike cross fists in this special anniversary 1-shot!

Supergirl Special #1 - Mariko Tamaki & Skylar Patridge

GIRL INTERRUPTED! After joining the Superman Family and their heroic efforts in Metropolis, Kara thought she had found her place in the world. But there's only room in town for one Supergirl, and Power Girl's sudden reappearance has made her redundant. Her identity and role are both in question as she looks for answers. Will they lead her out of the city or out of this world?

The Return Of Superman 30th Anniversary Special - Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Jerry Ordway,Karl Kesel,Travis Moore, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Jon Bogdanove, Butch Guice, Tom Grummett, and Doug Hazlewood

Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor. Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner! To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman's death. It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White's journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that's sure to be a classic in the future!

Ultimate Universe #1 - Jonathan Hickman, Stefano Caselli & Bryan Hitch

THE SPOILS OF VICTORY! After the worlds-shaking conclusion of ULTIMATE INVASION, a new team of heroes bands together to save the future! From mastermind Jonathan Hickman and superstar artist Stefano Caselli, don't miss out on this foundational issue for the new line of Ultimate Comics!

White Widow #1 - Sarah Gailey, Alessandro Miracolo & David Marquez

Yelena Belova returns! Superspy. Rogue agent. Shadow of the Black Widow. Yelena Belova has been many things, but striking out as a hero in her own right is new to her. Now that she's finally free to choose her own path, who will she become? Sarah Gailey (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eat the Rich) joins forces with Alessandro Miracolo (Obi-Wan, Yoda) for a groundbreaking new chapter in the life of one of Marvel's most enigmatic antiheroes.

A Christmas Bestiary HC - John Kenn Mortensen & Benni Bodker

A tongue-in-cheek guide to the beasts to watch out for during a cozy Christmastime.

In the wintry season, when we all delight in joyful thoughts of family, presents, and sugarplums, we mustn't forget that the night is dark and full of terrors. Thankfully, bold adventurers Benni B dker and John Kenn Mortensen have journeyed far and wide to comb through ancient tomes, listen to folk tales, and spy upon loathsome lairs to catalog the most frightful creatures of the netherworld that appear around Christmastime.

A Christmas Bestiary is an essential guidebook to all the horrors that await us during the darkest time of the year, from common creatures such as Baba Yaga and the Krampus to the less encountered (but quite deadly) Yule Wight and Gryla.

Cheerful Amnesia GN Vol 1 - Tamamushi Oku

Arisa might have lost her memories of the past few years, but she's not about to let that get her down. When her girlfriend Mari invites her on a trip, it's the perfect chance for the two to put their feelings about their complicated relationship into words...but Arisa will have to start working again first if they want to pay for it!

Depth Of Field GN - Enjo

Hey, Kon-chan. Why don't we have sex?

One day, in his secret after-school spot on the roof, Hayakawa met Konno. Some called Konno "hard toapproach," "scary," or "intimidating," but whenever he had his camera pointed at his latest subject, it was clear he was enjoying himself.

Respect, envy, jealousy, an inferiority complex... Hayakawa's complicated feelings toward Konno, who has everything he ever wanted, continue to intensify...

A story of emotionally immature love, high school, routines heaped together, and conflicting focal points, from up-and-coming author Enjo.

Ghibliotheque: Film Korea HC - Michael Leader & Jake Cunningham

From smash hits such as Parasite to cult favorites Oldboy, Okja, The Handmaiden andTrain to Busan, Korean cinema is a hotbed of creative talent and the force behind the most exciting, captivating filmmaking in the world right now. In this essential guide to the country's cinematic story, Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham, authors and hosts of the hit podcast Ghibliotheque, guide you through the must-see films from a century of Korean movies. Combining reviews and director biographies with recommended further viewing and a catalogue of beautiful film stills and movie posters, this is your one-stop guide to an incredible, captivating artform.

Good Comics For Bad People HC - Zach Stafford

Master of the hilarious, unpredictable, and just plain weird ZACH STAFFORD's GOOD COMICS FOR BAD PEOPLE marks his graphic novel debut, and features all the laughter, absurdity, and bodily fluids that have made his worldwide mega-hit webcomic so (in)famous! Includes all your favorite Extra Fabulous Comics, plus book-exclusive comics that can't be found online and an introduction by SARAH ANDERSON, the mastermind behind Sarah's Scribbles.

Harrower TP - Justin Jordan & Brahm Revel

There's nothing to fear in the quaint town of Barlowe, New York-except, that is, for the Harrower.

The children think this boogeyman is just an urban legend, but this purveyor of puritanical vengeance is very real, and there's no escape. The Harrower seems unkillable, and spans generations, always returning...

Jessica Brink is a teenage girl, who, along with her equally skeptical friends, is in for much more than she could ever imagine on the night of a Halloween party. What gruesome secrets will she uncover as she flees the encroaching, bloody mayhem of The Harrower, the unstoppable force that stalks her and her friends?

Monthly In The Garden With My Landlord GN Vol 1 - Yodokawa

Asako Suga needs a change to get over her recent breakup and decides moving to a new home would be just the thing. She finds a great little place a little removed from the city with a lovely garden, but there's a catch-the house also comes in with a live-in landlord! Having a charming girl lazing about would be distracting enough, but it seems she's keeping a secret as well...

Noblesse GN Vol 1 - Jeho Son & Kwangsu Lee

Rai wakes up from an 820-year-long sleep and starts his new life as a student in a high school founded by his loyal servant, Frankenstein. But his peaceful days with other human students are soon interrupted by mysterious attackers known as the "Unions."

Ogami-San Can't Keep It In GN Vol 1 - Yu Yoshidamaru

Ogami-san has been keeping a dirty little secret from her peers at school: Puberty has emptied her mind of everything but perverted fantasies! For the sake of leading an ordinary school life, she pulls out all the stops to keep her mental wild side under wraps. But when she literally reaches a hand out to Yaginuma-kun, a cute but mysterious boy in her class, her innermost thoughts just come spilling out! All she wants is to get to know him (and his body) better, but she can't do that without the risk of exposing her true self. What's a girl to do?!

Robotics Notes GN Vol 1 (of 3) - Keiji Asakawa

The year is 2019, Steins;Gate world line "1.048596%". On the island of Tanegashima, augmented reality has exploded in popularity and robots are becoming last year's fad. In danger of being closed, the Chuo Tanegashima High School Robotics Research Club decide on one final project... to build their own GIANT ROBOT!

Stories Of The Islands GN - Clar Angkasa

Once upon a time... A princess was cursed to live as a snail, Two sisters were trapped by their father's wrath, And a mother and daughter faced a hungry giant. No one is coming to save them. Will they get their happily ever after? In Stories of the Islands, debut graphic novelist Clar Angkasa takes three folk tales from her childhood in Indonesia and gives them back to the girl characters, following their hopes, dreams, and journeys for independence from malevolent forces-both natural and unnatural. Why should women in folk tales be sidelined or reduced to tropes? What if we tell their stories, instead? Filled with deep emotion, spectacular settings, and a mix of panel art and full dramatic spreads, Stories of the Islands is bright reimagining of familiar stories for a new generation.

The Cat From The Kimono HC - Nancy Peña

This surreal and imaginative adult fairy tale follows a beautiful black cat through a fantastical world where he'll survive impossible odds to make his way home... to his mistress' kimono!

Once upon a time in Japan lived a beautiful young woman. The beloved daughter of a silk mill owner, she was lavished with gorgeous kimonos from across the province, but her favorite was the first one he gave her. It was a deep crimson painted with soft, purring black cats, and was crafted by the finest weaver in the mill. The weaver, besotted with her beauty, professed his love to the maiden. Indifferent to his advances, she preferred the warmth of her feline finery to his, leading him down a dark path that separates the woman from one of her beloved black cats! Thus, the cat begins a fantastic voyage, from the bottom of the sea to the smokey markets of London, sometimes in the company of Sherlock Holmes himself, as he becomes a figure of myth and legend.

Travel the world on this surreal journey through the imagination of renowned artist Nancy Peña (Madame Cat), whose gorgeous style is inspired by Japanese painting.

Unended GN - Josh Bayer

What prevents you from finishing your life's work? Josh Bayer finds a manuscript of an unfinished play inside his deceased father's desk. The play tells the story of Josh's mother's early death (age 37) and his father's struggle with single parenthood. When he attempts to adapt the play into comics, it triggers a series of personal crises. Bayer's limitations and futile ambitions are brought into sharp relief as he grapples with an estranged, unknowable parent and the play's frustrating lack of resolution. Humans worship lore, myth, and fables, but many people's creative dreams become abandoned. Why? Josh Bayer stitches scattered memories into surrealistic episodes permeated with dream logic. Unended is a Promethean quest to excavate the creative fire hidden inside us.

Whatcha scooping up this week to kick off November, Fantom Fam?

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5 Fighters for Gotham Knights

Hello and welcome back to House of Milesverse. It has been a while since I made a post. However, the release of October’s Gotham Knights has given me an idea.

Today, I want to show you five members of the Batfamily who I would love to see in the game. There are so many characters that could make it. However, these five seem like they would be the most fun, and most popular to showcase.

Before I put together the list, I think it is fair that I explain what Gotham Knights is.

WHAT IS GOTHAM KNIGHTS?

If you have not heard, Gotham Knights is an action role-playing game for the Xbox Series X, Windows PC, and the Playstation 5. The game centers on the aftermath of Batman’s death. Without him, Gotham is unable to protect itself, and criminals overrun the city.

Thus, various allies of Batman aim to protect Gotham and restore justice to the city. In addition, Batman’s allies aim to investigate the mysteries surrounding his death and the enigmatic Court of Owls.

PLAYABLE CHARACTERS

Perhaps the most fun thing about Gotham Knights is the variety of playstyle. Many Batman fans love having numerous characters to choose from. In addition, each character feels different on their own.

So far, the playable choices are:

The first Robin, Nightwing.

Commissioner Gordon’s daughter, Batgirl.

The second Robin, and Outlaw member, Red Hood.

The third Robin, Tim Drake.

I like the roster, but I think Gotham Knights can go further with characters. There’s still a decent chunk of Batfamily members who should join the game. I have put together a list of some of these members who I personally believe should join the game.

NUMBER FIVE: Huntress’ crossbow gives her some range.

Sure, Huntress is probably not the first person you think of for this game. However, I think she does count as a member of the Batfamily. In fact, I believe she was a part of Batman’s circle during the 90s and late 2000s.

As a playable character, Huntress would be fierce and ruthless in combat. She’s more violent than Batman, and he’s even had to restrain her a few times. Her main weapon would be her crossbow, which helps to give her some range in combat.

I think Helena’s ferocity could give her an interesting position on the team. Jason Todd is also labeled the ‘violent one’ by fans. You could have them both interact and bounce off of each other. In addition, it also gives fans the chance to see more interactions between Helena and Batgirl. The two of them were a part of the Birds of Prey, and this is even referenced in the game with a photo.

NUMBER FOUR: Batwing brings a whole different style to the gameplay.

Batwing is an alias that was first used by David Zavimbe, the ‘Batman of Africa’. It was later taken up by Luke Fox, son of Lucius Fox, who helps provide Batman’s gear.

Regarding gear, Batwing has a different costume than the others. He has a more armored combat suit, sort of like Iron Man. He’s able to glide and maneuver through the air thanks to his cape. You could give him the ability to fly and have that be his maneuver option. Imagine how cool it would be to see Gotham from the skies.

NUMBER THREE: Azrael’s just too cool to not be included.

Azrael’s well-remembered as being the temporary replacement for Batman in Knightfall. What some people do not know is that story was made to make fun of the 90s. However, Azrael is still a fan favorite, and his appearances always bring much applause.

I think seeing how Azrael could interact with the rest of the cast could be fun. In particular, I would like to see him, and Dick Grayson develop a cool dynamic. When it comes to fighting, Azrael brings a particularly interesting set of weapons to the game. He wields dual wrist blades that can also set on fire. Azrael’s just too cool to not add to the game.

NUMBER TWO: This is the Signal for Duke Thomas to join the game.

I feel like Duke Thomas is one of the least popular Bat family members. Or, at least, he’s one of the ones who’s least talked about. Despite that, I think he’s proven that he’s worthy of being a part of the family.

I like Duke Thomas’ potential purely when it comes to mechanics. Duke’s photokinetic abilities could prove a challenge for developers to use. He can “see” light, where it has gone, and where it is going. This also enables him to predict the movements of enemies.

Apparently in Batman and The Outsiders, Duke Thomas also developed shadow abilities. Pooling from both shadow and light powers gives Duke a lot of variety to use. It also could give him a few unique mobility options, such as vanishing into the shadows or teleporting like light.

NUMBER ONE: Damian Wayne’s popularity is just too much.

For fans of the Bat Family, Damian Wayne is a must-have among others. He’s one of the most popular Robins. In addition, he is also the biological child of Batman and Talia Al’Ghul. This makes him an heir to the Demon, Ra’s himself, and the Wayne family.

As a fighter, Damian Wayne’s signature weapon could be the sword. You could give him a few cool combos on slicing and dicing his enemies. You could also have him make use of birdarangs as well.

If there were any reason to add Damian Wayne, it would be to see the dynamic he shares with Tim Drake and Dick Grayson. In particular, I think Damian is Dick’s Robin, and they could be seen as brothers. You could have Damian also have some growing animosity toward Tim. In fact, you could play them both as archenemies who later learn to work together.

CONSENSUS: Gotham Knights is an awesome experience

Gotham Knights is an awesome experience for long-time Batman fans. Even though you do not get to play as Batman himself, you get to use his supporting cast. All of them have various quirks and mechanics that make them memorable and cool.

For fans of the open-world genre, Gotham Knights offer a beautiful version of Gotham that’s always active. You can run around the city for as long as you want.

As a game, there is just no limit to what Gotham Knights can do. You and your friend can enjoy playing as one of Batman’s legacies. I truly hope that the game gets more content added to it. I would love it if one of these characters ends up joining the game as well.

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